Thread count
Higher thread count means a smoother silkier and more luxurious fabric, if everything else is the same (weave, ply, mill, and type of cotton). You would be excused for thinking that 100s = 100 threads per inch, but that’s incorrect (and a common misconception in the industry). Rather, these numbers refer to the yarn size. 120s means there are 120 hanks (1 hank = 840 yards) of yarn in one pound.
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Cuffs
Band of fabric that finishes the bottom of the sleeves. Like collars, cuffs come in an array of styles, but the three to know are below.
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The panel of fabric folded to the outside (sometimes a separate piece attached) that runs down the middle of the shirt where the buttons are sewn. Range in size is from 1“ wide to 2“ wide with 1.5“ being most common. Usually made with very light interlining.
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The fold of fabric that makes up the neckline of the shirt. As a rule of thumb, the choice of collar should balance out the shape of the customer’s face. All our collars are seamless which means there is no visible stitching on the collars, with the exception of Vaux.
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